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Salary: USD 75,600 - 109,200 / annual
Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence to solve major scientific challenges by combining advanced AI models with proprietary instruments into an operating system for science. The Robotics Operations Engineer I serves as the front-line technical presence for Lila's production robot fleet, ensuring safe and reliable operation in a lab production environment.
In this role, you will monitor live robot operations during production, perform hands-on troubleshooting, and respond rapidly when issues arise. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor robot behavior during live production operations and intervene quickly to pause, stop, or reset robots when needed
- Document logs, sensor output, video, and reproduction steps for incident escalation to engineering teams
- Perform minor robot maintenance including cabling, sensor swaps, fasteners, and basic component replacement
- Execute robot swap procedures, validate spare units, and return robots to production readiness
- Maintain accurate records of robot health, incidents, maintenance actions, and fleet status
- Translate field observations into clear priorities for robotics software and hardware improvements
- Identify recurring failure patterns and recommend improvements to reduce downtime
The role begins on a standard 9am-5pm schedule and will transition to first shift coverage (6am-2pm) as fleet operating hours expand.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Hands-on experience working with robotic systems through work experience, technical programs, internships, academic robotics teams, or equivalent practical exposure
- Solid grasp of core robotics concepts including kinematics, sensors, actuators, and control systems
- Working experience with ROS2, including nodes, topics, launch files, and debugging or introspection tools
- Comfortable with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including cabling, connectors, sensors, and fasteners
- Strong observational skills and sound judgment for quick, safe decisions during live operation
- Clear written communication skills for documenting issues and reporting to engineering teams
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Flexibility to begin on standard 9am-5pm schedule and transition to first shift (6am-2pm) as needed
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting robots or automated systems through a production rollout or pilot phase
- Familiarity with Nav2, Behavior Trees, or related robotics tooling
- Scripting experience with Python or similar tools for log review, data collection, or simple automation
- Experience with fleet management, monitoring dashboards, telemetry tools, or issue-tracking systems
- Background in mechanical, electrical, robotics, or mechatronics engineering through a degree, technical program, or equivalent hands-on experience
